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    Volcanic Sushi + Sake

    4.0 (192 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Gyoza Melissa Bites
    Melissa F.

    Came here on a Monday in the late afternoon. We chose to sit at a table outside for a drink and a couple of appetizers. We ordered the Melissa bites and the steamed gyoza. Both appetizers were excellent. The restaurant was not busy but our server was not attentive in refilling our waters. They also only serve beer/wine so we opted out of having a drink. It was a good experience overall.

    Noodles N.

    Tasty sushi and big portions for the price. In a small quaint village area off of Archer rd that I yearn to visit again. Would recommend for the beautiful walking area, service, and sushi and noodles.

    Tim J.

    It's not ideal to get sushi during summer, but I had to as I was craving some. Decided to check Volcanic Sushi located in Haile village for lunch. First of all, price and portion size was pretty good in my opinion, but the quality of sushi was not... It could be the time of the year, could be something else but I was not too impressed with the taste unfortunately. I will consider checking it out once more when the weather cools down, but my first experience here was so so.

    Miso Soup

    Obviously if you're hungry don't go to a sushi place but definitely don't go to this one. Nice place! Nice vibe, great area. Nice and friendly staff. Thought I'd sit outside with my dog for a quick meal. Ordered Nigiri 9 pc. Mori B at 6:50 right after sitting down. Apparently they "lost my ticket" after they served me my Miso soup though. After an hour of waiting, sushiless, I was given the excuse "our sushi is backed up" as food was being delivered to people who were seated after I was. Eventually had to ask a hostess to check on my food, which finally made them realize they lost the ticket. After they took my order a second time the food came in maybe 7 minutes though which was nice. They apologized a lot about losing the ticket but everything was still full price, even though this took basically my entire night. Won't be coming here in person again.

    Red Curry Lunch
    Ann Marie G.

    Their lunch specials here are outstanding! I've had several, but today I got the red curry with chicken and chose brown rice and miso soup. The server was new but she did a wonderful job, and the restaurant was quiet even with the farmer's market finishing up outside.

    Shrimp tempura
    Jamesa H.

    This could have very well been a 4 star experience BUT I was definitely forgotten about and the staff were especially rowdy. I would go into detail but I'll keep it brief and offer suggestions instead. As the only person dining in, I was able to choose my seat. Unfortunately the booth seats were very dirty with small crumbs. I was able to swipe my hand to get a few off the area I sat (not ideal or sanitary) but several remained on the bench surrounding me. I didn't think it wise to slide across and use my pants as a napkin. Staff who are coming in prior their shift should not be a disruption. A young lady who I later gathered would be starting her shift shortly after changing into uniform was very loud, yelling and laughing with coworkers about taking shifts. She did not know I was dining in since she made a statement about no one being there until she was informed by her coworkers. When staff are conducting a shift change, the staff member should follow up with their tables prior to leaving as well as the employee who would be taking over the table, instead of being engaged in their phones, gathering belongings & walking by the guest without acknowledgement & leaving. Reminder: I was the only person dining in. After waiting 10+ mins (potentially longer but to not exaggerate due to this unfortunate experience, I added a +) to order another roll and dessert, my server walked towards the restroom and back around on her phone with her backpack-- no acknowledgement...telling her rowdy coworkers goodbye. It took about 10 mins or so for someone to ask if I wanted anything else. At this time, I asked for my check. Please educate employees to show initiative. Several employees walked right by my table without making eye contact or checking in. The out of sight out of mind mentality is not the best when working in food service. Lastly, in regards to your employees, it may be best to break bad habits of employees who clock in and immediately ask coworkers/managers if they will be busy today so they can get a break. Food: The shrimp tempura was by the book & the crunchy roll was decent compared to others. Because I at least got to try to the food, an average rating of 3 stars will suffice. This restaurant was actually recommended to me so I drove a little out the way to give it a try. My assumption is that they are better able to uphold their standard when the servers are more busy and can focus on customers, upselling, etc. instead of the latest gossip.

    Nick N.

    I have been to a restaurant in a long time where I sent the food back and left. The quality of the fish looked so bad. Then I found out they were serving tilapia. You can even see how old the fish looks ( grayish) and the rolls are falling apart as they are served. The fish they are serving is just so low quality.

    Fried Ice Cream Tempura
    Shreya Rani A.

    I really enjoyed our food there today. We ended up getting the lunch menu, red curry with tofu and with chicken. Our waiter was very kind and they did a good job, providing with our vegetarian needs and spice preferences. I will say that their red curry is probably one of the best I've had in Gainesville. My friend enjoyed the fried ice cream tempura as well! We will be back for more!

    Small container of Wok Seared Beef. The portion is so small and it cost $19. Not worth it at all!

    This is my first time trying this place. The portions were very small. I spent $49 (including the tip) on this small Seered Beef, the John I Roll, and Miso soup. At least the soup was filled reasonably (some places fill it 2/3rds of the way). The sushi was "okay". It was better than grocery store sushi but not much better. It kept falling apart and I expected a lot more to it for $17. I know at Hana Sushi the rolls that are in this price range are delicious and have lots of toppings. This was not worth $17. I bought the seered beef to have it for lunch tomorrow. Again, very small portion. I always like to try places that I've never eaten at. I doubt I will come back here when I can go to Hana Sushi and get better prices, portion sizes, and better quality sushi. I was disappointed in this $49 meal. Hana will be worth the drive next time.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Sofia A.

    Went there on a date, we both got the tonkotsu ramen and I have to say this is the best ramen I have had in Gainesville so far. The service was incredible, food was quick and our server was very attentive. The ramen portion was huge and filling. I have also had the duck ramen and recommend both.

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    5 years ago

    The sushi is fine, but the service is SOOO SLOW! I've eaten here four times, hoping it would improve, but I've finally given up.

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    this is my home away from home! comfort food ambience wonderful staff local gem of Gaineville :)

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    Edo Japanese Steakhouse

    4.6
    (67 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    Private events
    Kid friendly

    First time eating here. The place was packed, and the quality of the food is the reason. The…read moresalmon roll was outstanding. Fresh fish, and healthy sized pieces. Our server Andrew was a big part of our positive experience. He was attentive, accommodating, and extremely nice! He went above and beyond! Highly recommend!

    I fell in love with the ambience of this establishment. It definitely is a must see to have little…read morelunches with your party or even your other half. It is very mellow and more on the well lit side, so if you want a dim lit restaurant, this ain't for you. Service? Impeccable, I forgot the girl who served us, but sis was always on point. Consider your drinks refilled! When it comes to food, understand that the sushi chef takes his time to craft art on your plate. Like seriously, look at the images I share, it's a masterpiece isn't it? So do expect a bit of a wait time but don't you worry, the fish are fresh! So order an appetizer why don't you, to keep ya tummy occupied whilst you wait. My partner and I started off with the seaweed salad and edamame. The edmame is heavy with the garlic, so do keep in mind that your breath will smell like jarlic ok? You have been warned. You could also make the edmame spicy, but that's an extra charge! The seaweed salad? It has a bit of twang to it, so it's lightly sour. No overpowering though like the ones you'd have at a grocery store. Now the star of the dinner my bae and I had... The spicy yellowtail was not that spicy for me, by partner though? He had to take his break hahaha. He got baby taste buds. It is fresh, and for you texture girlies, it is mushy. So, yeah, you may want to opt out on that if you are not a fan of cold mushy food. The big Mac roll? It was so good. All the flavors combined and dances on your tongue. In a good way though loves. In a good way. This one is not so mushy as the spicy yellowtail, you can tast the blend of different textures of the sushi. And they complete one another. The king lobster roll! Boy was this one good. So for you lobster lovers, this is a must have. There's good chunk of the lobster meet in each bite, so do expect a blend of flavors mt seafood lovers. Expect that.

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    Mahzu Sushi & Grill

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    4.2
    (350 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    I am so glad I tried this place out today. I was craving for a premium sushi rice bowl today, and…read moresaw that this restaurant had a Hokkaido don bowl, which had premium scallops from Hokkaido Japan, sea urchin (uni), and red fish eggs (ikura). Soup was included too. It was a decent size bowl with generous portions of each mentioned fish. It tasted mostly fresh, with the uni having the premium silky flavor, the ikura having the briny pop, and the scallops having the buttery texture with a hint of lemon since they sliced it. The rice was flavorful with the added seasonings. It was definitely a luxury splurge. And best of all, it was a great deal for only 30 dollars. The soup was nothing special, but still refreshing and enjoyable. The service was pretty casual, but quick and friendly. The atmosphere is very casual with a limited amount of tables, and the sushi bar is pretty small. When you enter, you would think it was just a counter service or takeout restaurant. At least there was nice Japanese music in the background. This restaurant is a great example of why you shouldn't judge it by it's atmosphere. While it looks so casual and a little boring, their Hokkaido bowl makes it feel luxurious. It was well worth the splurge and such a great deal for 30 dollars. I will definitely eat here again whenever I visit Gainesville, and try their Mahzu don next time, which uses other higher end fishes they have. Overall: A

    My wife and I had a late lunch (2:30 on a weekday) at Mahzu sushi and Grill today. We were the only…read morecustomers and the service was really quite good. More importantly, the food was delicious and very reasonably priced. I had the.beef teriyaki lunch, and the steak was tender and very tasty. The portion was generous to the point that I had leftovers that came home with me, and became my late evening dinner. My wife had the vegetable tempura, which I sampled, and everything we had was hot,fresh, and satisfying. .

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    Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

    Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

    2.5
    (256 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    First off, when we moved here, I could have sworn we did not have a "live" hibachi restaurant in…read moretown, so when I found Yamato, I was extra excited to try it! To be fair, we went on an extremely busy Friday night with graduations and events happening all over town. When we arrived, we were quoted a 20-25 minute wait, which ended up being closer to 45 minutes. Things happen, especially on nights like that, so we rolled with it. After we were seated, though, it was pretty quiet for another 15-20 minutes before anyone came over. Finally, a young waitress came up and jokingly said, "Well, I guess I'm your waitress now," and apologized several times. Honestly, I appreciated the honesty because it genuinely felt like they may have been short staffed or had someone quit unexpectedly. Having worked in restaurants myself when I was younger, I know how chaotic nights like that can become, so I really tried to give them grace. Once things got going, the experience definitely improved. The chef was incredibly nice, and I was honestly disappointed that I missed recording his sweet egg flip on camera! Little by little, our meal came together and everything was cooked really well. The filet was absolutely delicious, and my favorite part of the meal was honestly the noodles. The chicken was also really good, and I happily took the leftovers home for lunch the next day. The miso soup had plenty of fresh vegetables and ingredients, which I appreciated. My only real suggestion for next time would be to at least bring waters to the table while people are waiting because I was incredibly thirsty by the time everything started moving. Also, I am sorry to the chef because I completely forgot to bring cash for a tip! Just as an FYI for anyone visiting, you can tip the hibachi chef separately too. And listen, it would have been a full five stars if we got the classic saki squirted into our mouths, but maybe that was just a "north" thing from back home in Massachusetts. Totally joking... kind of. Overall, we will definitely be back. Just know that if you visit on a super busy night, you should absolutely expect a wait. Also, it can get a little smoky inside during peak hours, so if that bothers you, it may not be the best fit.

    So back at Yamato's a year later for my friend's birthday dinner. So again we had a reservation for…read more7:30p unfortunately - they don't budge on their policy of sitting your party until everyone is there. If you don't know this is the place to come to for a birthday party as that person can a get a free dinner. Once we sat down, our server came out and took our food and drink orders relatively quick which was nice. Our chef, who's name was Johnny, was very friendly and so much fun. He was so entertaining creating huge fires and doing all types of tricks with the egg and all. He really put on a good show. Way better than last year's chef who had no personality. We received huge portions of food - which I can't complain about since it's great leftovers for the next day. I usually order the Imperial with filet mignon but went with chicken and shrimp. The chicken is cooked in some type of teriyaki sauce I believe. It was really flavorful and good and not sweet. The shrimp was plump and fresh. One downside I will say it when the chefs are cooking, they need to immediately turn on the fans because it can get very smoky in the area. Honestly it was a good turnaround from last year's experience.

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    4.7
    (60 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    We recently visited and were honestly really impressed. First off, a little over $1 for a soda…read morethese days is almost unheard of, so we were excited about the prices right away. My husband and I shared the dumplings and both loved them. The texture was perfect and the flavor was really good. The portions overall felt like a great size and everything tasted freshly made. I ordered the pork fried rice and really enjoyed dipping it into the house made dumpling sauce, which honestly made the meal even better. Our waitress was very pleasant, and made sure we had what we needed. The vibe inside was very quiet, cozy, and romantic, making it a really nice spot for a relaxed date night. The restaurant was also extremely clean, which we always appreciate, and there was plenty of easy parking. We'll definitely be back once they add the ramen noodles to the menu!

    Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle has a lot of potential and we had a good overall experience. I…read moreoriginally went for ramen, but their ramen menu is still being developed. That said, the vegetable fried rice and dumplings were both a 5 out of 5. The dumpling dipping sauce was honestly one of the best I have ever had and really stood out. The staff was very nice and pleasant. The space is on the smaller side, which was fine since we went during a slower time. We were not able to choose our table, which would have been nice, and while you are not right on top of other people, the tables are close enough that it can be hard to have a private conversation. There were a couple things that held it back. I was served a drink that was close to eight months expired. I did not make a big deal about it and still drank it, but that is something they definitely need to stay on top of. Also, the menu said Pepsi products but only Coke was available. With better inventory checks and a more updated menu, this place could easily be a five star spot. It is just not quite there yet.

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